Volkswagen has started dispatching its upcoming Virtus mid-size sedan to dealerships across the country. Prices of the model are slated to announce on June 9, 2022. It will come in two trims – Dynamic Line and GT Line – which are expected to be priced from Rs 11.50 lakh to Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be positioned against the newly-launched Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Honda City. Here’re key details of the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus.
Modular Platform
– Interestingly, the Virtus will be VW’s second model to underpin the MQB-A0-IN platform and come under its India 2.0 strategy. The architecture, which has been built exclusively for India, complies with the new safety standards. It’s uniform yet variable enabling the carmaker to develop a hatchback, sedan and an SUV with different wheelbases. The MQB-A0-IN not only improves efficiency and economical scale, but enables the company to come with more products faster than ever before.
GT Line Variant
– As mentioned above, the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus will be offered in Dynamic Line and GT Line trims. The latter one will come with some sportier design elements such as the blacked-out ORVMs, alloy wheels and rear spoiler. The Virtus GT Line will be offered in Wild Cherry Red colour scheme. Inside, there will be sporty red highlights. Read – New Volkswagen Polo GTI Hot-Hatch Could Be Launched In India
– Design bits such as LED projector headlamps, newly-designed front grille with lots of chrome treatment, gloss black airdam, 16-inch wheels and split-LED taillamps with smoked tint finish will also be on offer.
Lots of Features
– The new Volkswagen sedan has a 10-inch infotainment system with the wireless smartphone connectivity and an 8-inch digital instrument cluster. You also get an 8-speaker audio system, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, electric sunroof, cruise control, keyless entry, start/stop button and many more goodies.
– With respect to safety, the new Virtus offers 6 airbags, hill hold assist, a rear parking camera, Isofix child mounts, tyre pressure monitoring system and electronic stability control.
Two Powertrains
– Similar to the Skoda Slavia, the new Volkswagen Virtus will come with the 115PS, 1.0L TSI petrol and 150PS, 1.5L TSI petrol engine options.
– There will be three gearboxes on offer – a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic and a 7-speed DSG automatic (available only on the 1.5L variants).
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